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    Questions About Rectifier Testing

    Now, are you talking about the ICM side of the connector? I've only been testing the Pulse Generator side. I thought that's what the FSM...
    Post by: Mitragorz, Sep 17, 2013 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    Questions About Rectifier Testing

    Ok, well it turns out that the fuel pump relay was bad. Replaced it with a new one, but it still won't run when I push the start button....
    Post by: Mitragorz, Sep 16, 2013 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    Questions About Rectifier Testing

    Well I couldn't get anymore combustion with starter fluid alone. I'm also not getting any gasoline to the carbs... I discovered that my fuel pump...
    Post by: Mitragorz, Aug 11, 2013 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    Questions About Rectifier Testing

    I followed each step and still don't see a spark. The only thing that doesn't check out 100% is the pulse generator test. That checklist says...
    Post by: Mitragorz, Aug 11, 2013 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    Questions About Rectifier Testing

    The coils are all good. They all test fine resistance-wise. It's driving me nuts bc everything is checking out fine. Everything is grounded...
    Post by: Mitragorz, Aug 10, 2013 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    Questions About Rectifier Testing

    It's been a while since I've posted here, but since the last update, I've: -Replaced the pulse generator -Replaced the ICM. And wouldn't you...
    Post by: Mitragorz, Aug 7, 2013 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    Questions About Rectifier Testing

    I've already got another pulser, so at least I've got that going for me.
    Post by: Mitragorz, Jul 3, 2013 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    Questions About Rectifier Testing

    I wish I had more of a need for an oscilloscope, bc I (as I'm sure everyone else does too!) love buying new tools. I can get cheapos like this on...
    Post by: Mitragorz, Jun 28, 2013 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    Questions About Rectifier Testing

    So I tested the pulse generator. At the 4-pin connector, the voltage is 0 at rest, and goes to about a steady 0.10v when I hit the starter. At...
    Post by: Mitragorz, Jun 27, 2013 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    Questions About Rectifier Testing

    Polarity doesn't matter on either of my Yamahas, but I wasn't sure about the Honda. I'd love to blame it on my skepticism of the POs, but the...
    Post by: Mitragorz, Jun 25, 2013 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    Questions About Rectifier Testing

    I imagine the PO as a guy with a sawzall and a bloody lab apron, laughing maniacally... Continuity is good through all the wires... From the...
    Post by: Mitragorz, Jun 25, 2013 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    Questions About Rectifier Testing

    Whoever tried to track this bike wasn't too careful about cutting wires. I would've probably done the same thing, though. Chop off everything...
    Post by: Mitragorz, Jun 24, 2013 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    Questions About Rectifier Testing

    That diagram helps a lot, the Haynes isn't quite as clear about that. I was just going to jump each pair of instrument wires together, but I...
    Post by: Mitragorz, Jun 23, 2013 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    Questions About Rectifier Testing

    So there still isn't any spark on any plug. I don't get it. The ground wire is fixed, there's good continuity between that green ICM wire and...
    Post by: Mitragorz, Jun 22, 2013 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997
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    Questions About Rectifier Testing

    I found the break in the wire. Whoever cut all the excess wire when making this thing into a trackbike did it wrong. First I followed the wire...
    Post by: Mitragorz, Jun 22, 2013 in forum: 3rd & 4th Generation 1990-1997